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Minerals Act, No. 3213.

Country/Territory
Türkiye
Document type
Legislation
Date
1985
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette No. 18785, 4 June 1985.
Subject
Mineral resources
Keyword
Basic legislation Minerals Special fund Concession Exploration Authorization/permit
Geographical area
Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law enters into force after the publication in the Official Journal.
Abstract

The objective of this Act is to define the principles and methods of exploring and processing minerals, and to regulate the proprietary rights. Energy minerals, metal minerals, industrial minerals, precious minerals, and liquid and gas containing above minerals are listed in the act. Proprietary rights for minerals are defined in the details. Turkish citizens and companies are eligible to explore for and process minerals. Five percent of annual gross income acquired from mineral processing activities is to be paid as the government share and 5% as a contribution to the Mining Fund. Minerals are explored under an exploration license, valid for 30 months. This license cannot be renewed. This exploration period is followed by a preliminary operational license, which is valid for 3 years and also cannot be renewed. A final operational license is granted to mines having adequate reserves. This license is valid for a minimum of 10 years and is renewable and transferable. A Mining Fund is established at the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources to finance exploration, technological research and development, project development, and other related activities.

Full text
Turkish

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Regulation implementing Minerals Act No. 3213.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2005

Keyword: Abandoned land/unoccupied land, Authorization/permit, Certification, Exploration, Inspection, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on mining.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2017

Keyword: Minerals, Exploration, Authorization/permit, Certification, Inspection, Offences/penalties, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on mining.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2022

Keyword: Expropriation, Forest management/forest conservation, Public forest, Right of use, Agricultural land, Land tenure, Land-use planning, Mining, Pastoralism, Protected area, Public land, Authorization/permit, Business/industry/corporations, Certification, Classification/declassification, Enforcement/compliance, EIA, Exploration, Inspection, Liability/compensation, Minerals, Offences/penalties, Procedural matters, Protection of environment, Registration, Royalties/fees, Zoning, Basin/catchment/watershed, Potable water, Freshwater resources management, Inland waters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law No. 6592 amending the Minerals Act, No. 3213.

Legislation | Türkiye | 2015

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Certification, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties, Exploration, Authorization/permit, Mining

Source: FAO, FAOLEX